Ham & Cheese Baguette Toast

Part French toast, part melt ... kind of an open-faced Monte Cristo sandwich ... just add a salad for a quick & easy lunch or a light dinner! The recipe comes from Canadian Living Everyday Favourites.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3  eggs
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 12  slices baguette, diagonal slices, i inch thick
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 4  ounces  shaved  black forest ham
• 1⁄2 cup  shaved parmesan cheese or 1⁄2 cup swiss cheese

Directions

1. Whisk first 5 ingredients together in a shallow bowl; dip bread into egg mixture to soak well.
2. Melt half the butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat; fry half of the bread, turning once, until puffed & golden, about 5 minutes.
3. Repeat with remaining butter & bread; arrange on a rimmed baking sheet.
4. Divide ham over bread & top with cheese; broil until bubbly & melted, about 2 minutes.